Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mercer Heights Neighborhood of Mercer Island, WA from $500 (186 Rentals)

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Shorewood
$1,737 - $3,702
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Shorewood

3209 Shorewood DrMercer Island, WA 98040
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Westwinds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwinds Apartments

3059 Island Crest WayMercer Island, WA 98040
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Grace Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grace Place

2720 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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Aviara
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aviara

2441 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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The Hadley
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hadley

2601 76th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040
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Mercer Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mercer Tower

2805 75th Pl SEMercer Island, WA 98040

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$1,995 - $2,395

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2760 76th Ave SE

Mercer IslandWA98040

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Jackson Apartments
$1,492 - $4,372
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Jackson Apartments

2401 S Jackson StSeattle, WA 98144
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State Street
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$1,523 - $3,700
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$1,523 - $3,700
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1700 21st Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Avant Apartments
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$1,565 - $2,000
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Avant Apartments

2112 E Denny WaySeattle, WA 98122
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Commodore
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$1,795 - $3,100
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Commodore

527-537 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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Mercer Heights, Mercer Island, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mercer Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mercer Heights area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments priced from $850. Courtland Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Mercer Heights apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mt Baker The Maddux ApartmentsStudio FStudio,1BA$850
Courtland PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$880
Hanford StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable CommunityOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,029
The Vale StudiosContemporary Studio Apartments - Modern and Aff...Studio,1BA$1,100
DakotaOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,190
SummerstoneEast StudioStudio,1BA$1,195
NOCO ApartmentsLoft BStudio,1BA$1,250
Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable CommunityOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Tahoma Valley ApartmentsStudio (S2)Studio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer Heights, WA

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mercer Heights area is the $1.72 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 6511 Apartments in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Mercer Heights apartment is the 2X1R Model at Park 433 starting at $2,355 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Fortuna neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mercer Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6511 Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.72
Park 4332X1R2BR,1BA$2.36
Kenny Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.81
Le Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Courtland PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
DakotaOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
Fairmont Cherry Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.32
SPOKANE AT RAINIER COURT a 55+ Affordable CommunityOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Columbia Gardens a 55+ Affordable CommunityOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
2315 E Ward St, Unit C2315 E Ward St1BR,1BA$0.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mercer Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mercer Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mercer Heights is at Mt Baker The Maddux Apartments listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercer Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercer Heights Apartment is $880 at Courtland Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mercer Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mercer Heights is starting from $1,066 at Courtland Place.

What is the most affordable Mercer Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mercer Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dakota and starts from $1,502.

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